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**Author:** [@system](https://platform.jetbrains.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2025, 4:01pm UTC](https://platform.jetbrains.com/t/about-the-off-topic-category/1 "2025-01-09T16:01:50Z")
Anything else you’d like to discuss with the community members. This category is not for: Asking product questions, for example “How can I do X in IntelliJ IDEA?”. Use Product Support instead, to get the answers from… --- ## [How to prevent PyCharm from creating "PyCharmMiscProject" by default?](https://platform.jetbrains.com/t/how-to-prevent-pycharm-from-creating-pycharmmiscproject-by-default/3107)
**Author:** [@insyncwithfoo](https://platform.jetbrains.com/u/insyncwithfoo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 2:42pm UTC](https://platform.jetbrains.com/t/how-to-prevent-pycharm-from-creating-pycharmmiscproject-by-default/3107 "2026-10-11T14:42:10Z")
On the first run, PyCharm always creates this placeholder project named “PyCharmMiscProject” in my home directory. I know it’s trying to be newcomer-friendly, and that there’s the “Show this page on startup” setting, but… --- ## ['Import Module from Existing Sources' action is running indefinitely and does not complete](https://platform.jetbrains.com/t/import-module-from-existing-sources-action-is-running-indefinitely-and-does-not-complete/5123)
**Author:** [@Vaisakh\_T](https://platform.jetbrains.com/u/Vaisakh_T)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 8:27am UTC](https://platform.jetbrains.com/t/import-module-from-existing-sources-action-is-running-indefinitely-and-does-not-complete/5123 "2026-09-25T08:27:04Z")
Hi Team, I noticed an issue while testing the “Import Module from Existing Sources” action in IntelliJ IDEA 2026.2.2 and 2026.2.3. and wanted to check whether this is a known issue or if anyone else has observed the sam… --- ## [When attempting to create new project directory is not writable](https://platform.jetbrains.com/t/when-attempting-to-create-new-project-directory-is-not-writable/4987)
**Author:** [@Thomas\_Kimpton](https://platform.jetbrains.com/u/Thomas_Kimpton)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 7:18pm UTC](https://platform.jetbrains.com/t/when-attempting-to-create-new-project-directory-is-not-writable/4987 "2026-09-04T19:18:49Z")
On Windows 10, using IntelliJ IDEA 2026.2.2, trying to create new Java project with Maven build system, on a Samba share in folder Z:\\LocalSource2\\utils: “Directory utils is not writable in this location”. Outside of Int… --- ## [Exploring Human and AI Agent Collaboration in Project Workflows](https://platform.jetbrains.com/t/exploring-human-and-ai-agent-collaboration-in-project-workflows/4962)
**Author:** [@luc.dev01234](https://platform.jetbrains.com/u/luc.dev01234)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 7:27pm UTC](https://platform.jetbrains.com/t/exploring-human-and-ai-agent-collaboration-in-project-workflows/4962 "2026-08-31T19:27:33Z")
AI agents are becoming more capable, but I’m curious about how we should manage them alongside human developers. Instead of treating agents only as coding assistants, what if they could also participate in project workf… --- ## [Plugin for detecting dead or unused code](https://platform.jetbrains.com/t/plugin-for-detecting-dead-or-unused-code/4840)
**Author:** [@yongwang1226](https://platform.jetbrains.com/u/yongwang1226)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 2:08pm UTC](https://platform.jetbrains.com/t/plugin-for-detecting-dead-or-unused-code/4840 "2026-08-12T14:08:46Z")
Is there any plugin for IntelliJ IDEA that can identify unused or dead code in a project? By “dead code,” I mean code that has no references anywhere in the project and is not referenced by any configuration files. --- ## [Command-Line Alternative to Postman for JetBrains Users](https://platform.jetbrains.com/t/command-line-alternative-to-postman-for-jetbrains-users/4780)
**Author:** [@luc.dev01234](https://platform.jetbrains.com/u/luc.dev01234)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 9:27am UTC](https://platform.jetbrains.com/t/command-line-alternative-to-postman-for-jetbrains-users/4780 "2026-08-03T09:27:08Z")
I’ve been trying to keep more of my development workflow inside IntelliJ IDEA and the terminal, especially for backend projects. Postman is still useful when exploring APIs, but for day-to-day development I wanted somet… --- ## [Microsoft Defender may affect IDE?](https://platform.jetbrains.com/t/microsoft-defender-may-affect-ide/4624)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Pairo](https://platform.jetbrains.com/u/Peter_Pairo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 10:55pm UTC](https://platform.jetbrains.com/t/microsoft-defender-may-affect-ide/4624 "2026-07-08T22:55:00Z")
Hi All! I’m relatively new to JetBrains DataSpell, so if this isn’t the right place for this question, please feel free to point me in the right direction. I noticed the notification in the screenshot below. What’s the… --- ## [Rider: How to disable post-install steps](https://platform.jetbrains.com/t/rider-how-to-disable-post-install-steps/4580)
**Author:** [@jonathanlermitage.1](https://platform.jetbrains.com/u/jonathanlermitage.1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 5:10pm UTC](https://platform.jetbrains.com/t/rider-how-to-disable-post-install-steps/4580 "2026-07-03T17:10:08Z")
Hi, Every time I update Rider via the Toolbox, this pop-up window appears. I always deselect all the options, then hit Apply (I also tried Skip), but this pop-up window reappears every time I update the IDE. This is ann… --- ## [Use case for jetbrains:// URIs](https://platform.jetbrains.com/t/use-case-for-jetbrains-uris/3767)
**Author:** [@jonathanlermitage.1](https://platform.jetbrains.com/u/jonathanlermitage.1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2026, 7:13pm UTC](https://platform.jetbrains.com/t/use-case-for-jetbrains-uris/3767 "2026-03-08T19:13:42Z")
Hi, I see the latest version of JetBrains Toolbox has introduced the jetbrainsd daemon. It handles jetbrains:// URIs. I’m just wondering what are the use case for jetbrains:// URIs. Ho, and 35MB in memory just for a… --- ## [Spam from a plugin developer](https://platform.jetbrains.com/t/spam-from-a-plugin-developer/2806)
**Author:** [@jonathanlermitage.1](https://platform.jetbrains.com/u/jonathanlermitage.1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 1:43pm UTC](https://platform.jetbrains.com/t/spam-from-a-plugin-developer/2806 "2025-10-01T13:43:15Z")
I just wanted to warn users if they receive the same spam (this is the second time for me) from musanebiyev@gmail.com: Just very, very suspicious. --- ## [Toolbox closes immediately after open](https://platform.jetbrains.com/t/toolbox-closes-immediately-after-open/1960)
**Author:** [@xepozz](https://platform.jetbrains.com/u/xepozz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 7:25pm UTC](https://platform.jetbrains.com/t/toolbox-closes-immediately-after-open/1960 "2025-07-11T19:25:59Z")
I’ve noticed a switcher Local/SSH/Hub(don’t remember) in the Toolbox view. Firstly, I switched to the latest option (Hub), there were nothing Then I switched to the SSH option and suddenly my Toolbox view collapsed. W… --- ## [When registering an MCP, if the '=' character is included in the args, it gets converted](https://platform.jetbrains.com/t/when-registering-an-mcp-if-the-character-is-included-in-the-args-it-gets-converted/1984)
**Author:** [@user3](https://platform.jetbrains.com/u/user3)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2025, 11:08am UTC](https://platform.jetbrains.com/t/when-registering-an-mcp-if-the-character-is-included-in-the-args-it-gets-converted/1984 "2025-06-11T11:08:41Z")
When registering an MCP, if the ‘=’ character is included in the args, it gets converted. { "mcpServers": { "Framelink Figma MCP": { "command": "npx", "args": \[ "-y", "figma-developer-m… --- ## [Paid plugins | Marketplace Licensing not installed on Android Studio Meerkat 2024.3.1 Patch 2](https://platform.jetbrains.com/t/paid-plugins-marketplace-licensing-not-installed-on-android-studio-meerkat-2024-3-1-patch-2/1479)
**Author:** [@jonathanlermitage.1](https://platform.jetbrains.com/u/jonathanlermitage.1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2025, 9:12pm UTC](https://platform.jetbrains.com/t/paid-plugins-marketplace-licensing-not-installed-on-android-studio-meerkat-2024-3-1-patch-2/1479 "2025-04-26T21:12:01Z")
Hi, I don’t know if you faced the same problem: when installing Android Studio Meerkat 2024.3.1 Patch 2, the JetBrains Markeplace Licensing plugin is not automatically installed after having installed a paid 3rd-party pl… --- ## [Use custom language parser and lexer (Grammar Kit generated) outside of IDE](https://platform.jetbrains.com/t/use-custom-language-parser-and-lexer-grammar-kit-generated-outside-of-ide/1494)
**Author:** [@subash2826373](https://platform.jetbrains.com/u/subash2826373)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 5:58pm UTC](https://platform.jetbrains.com/t/use-custom-language-parser-and-lexer-grammar-kit-generated-outside-of-ide/1494 "2025-04-24T17:58:10Z")
Hi Team, I developed a custom language plugin. all well and good, working fine as IDE plugin. Its possible use grammar kit generated parser and laxer and its generated classes outside of the Plugin. for example in a g… --- ## [Is anyone else seeing non-stop errors trying to use 2025.1?](https://platform.jetbrains.com/t/is-anyone-else-seeing-non-stop-errors-trying-to-use-2025-1/1365)
**Author:** [@illuminatedcloud](https://platform.jetbrains.com/u/illuminatedcloud)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2025, 2:36pm UTC](https://platform.jetbrains.com/t/is-anyone-else-seeing-non-stop-errors-trying-to-use-2025-1/1365 "2025-04-17T14:36:14Z")
After updating to 2025.1 GA, I’m seeing pretty much non-stop errors from Kotlin of the form: org.jetbrains.kotlin.utils.exceptions.KotlinIllegalArgumentExceptionWithAttachments: Unable to resolve reference class org.jet…